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in Lafayette
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette’s municipal golf course marked its 100th anniversary on Friday, March 20 at the clubhouse, with local leaders and families gathering — honoring the legacy of Jay and Lionel Hebert and their impact on local golf. City officials pledged continued investment to keep the historic course a cherished community asset. The Advocate
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ First Solar’s new solar facility in Iberia Parish opened in November - it is boosting Acadiana’s economy as the 2.4-million-sqft plant built from 2023 to 2025 created nearly 2,000 jobs and added $150 million to the region. News 15
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ News 15 anchor Marcelle Fontenot left on Friday to begin her new role as chief communications officer at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. News 15
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southside junior Parker Dies had a two-way game in the Sharks' 5-4 win against New Iberia on Saturday — hitting an inside-the-park home run to tie the score and earning a relief save despite not pitching for a month. The Advocate
- ➤ LSU women's basketball is set to face Texas Tech today at 2 p.m. at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge as part of the NCAA Tournament second round — the game airs on ABC and streams via ESPN app and Fubo. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ High school runners and field athletes competed at Oil City Relays on Friday and the Perfect Fitz Invitational at Acadiana Renaissance. East Ascension and Acadiana Renaissance led team finishes, with Corey Sassau posting a 52-8.25 ft shot put distance and sprinters clocking fast times in the 100 and 200 events. The Advocate
- ➤ At Friday's Acadiana Renaissance track meet in Youngsville, twin seniors Terry and Treasure Matthews excelled in hurdles, long jump and relays—each boosting hopes ahead of the state meet, while Highland Baptist's UNO-bound Justin Suire won shot put and placed second in discus. The Advocate
- ➤ Local high school baseball and softball games ended Friday with many teams posting competitive results in regional contests (including Acadiana Renaissance defeating Lafayette Christian and Westminster-Lafayette besting Highland Baptist), highlighting strong pitching and hitting efforts. The Advocate
- ➤ UL pitcher Sage Hoover delivered 6.1 shutout innings in relief to help secure a 2-1 win over Texas State at Lamson Park Friday (she improved her record to 5-5 on the season) after a clutch double by Brooke Otto. The Advocate
- ➤ The UL Ragin’ Cajuns lost 4-1 on Friday after Jaquae Stewart’s two-out grand slam gave the Bobcats the win at Bobcat Ballpark (San Marcos). Sawyer Pruitt pitched seven shutout innings until relief changes led to the final score. The Advocate
- ➤ The UL Ragin’ Cajuns have 20 players with new jersey numbers for the 2026 season, including quarterback Lunch Winfield switching from No. 2 to No. 7 and redshirt freshman Coleman Carter now wearing No. 3. Other players also adopted fresh digits — some even sharing No. 0 and No. 9 — as part of a long-standing college football trend. The Advocate
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2026 Louisiana Environmental Conference and Trade Fair
8 AM – 12 PM — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Registration required — Explore vital environmental regulations and network with industry professionals.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
8:30-9:45 p.m. — Petroleum Club of Lafayette — Get your tickets now to relive the music of Adele in a magical candlelight setting.
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Easter Fest
4-7 p.m. — Moncus Park — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with family-friendly activities and community fun at Moncus Park.
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Bark in the Park 2026
11 AM – 3 PM — Girard Park — Donations welcome — Celebrate pets and community with food, vendors, and adoptions for a great cause.
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Swan Lake
7-10 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience love and magic in this timeless ballet performance.
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Troy Trojans vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Softball
4-10 p.m. — Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park — Check local listings for ticket prices — Cheer on the Ragin Cajuns in a thrilling softball matchup against the Troy Trojans.
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Cliff Cash Live Stand-Up Comedy
7:30-9 p.m. — Club 337 — $25 plus taxes/fees — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Cliff Cash, known for his appearances on Comedy Central and Sirius XM.
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Matthew Broussard Live Comedy Show
7-7:30 p.m. — Club 337 — $20 — Watch comedian Matthew Broussard deliver his unique blend of humor and education on stage.
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Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Baseball
6-10 p.m. — ML 'Tigue' Moore Field at Russo Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling college baseball matchup between two local teams.
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Fit for All Series: Tai Chi
Tai Chi in the Park — Time TBD — Moncus Park — Free entry — Slow down and move with intention through gentle, low-impact Tai Chi exercises.
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